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redgem tinkerer
Joined: 17 Apr 2002 Posts: 368
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 9:12 pm Post subject: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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is it possible to fit into a TG gemi??? cheaply, or should i go for something else??? i would need a brake upgrade to engineer wouldnt i??? and can they be turboed easily?
thanks
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Mr DOHC tinkerer
Joined: 21 Oct 2002 Posts: 217
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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that would cost a fortune mate. why dont you get an engine thats already turbo'd. yes you would need all four to disc brakes. its possible to fit nearly any engine into a gemi. its just a matter of how much work and money you want to spend. |
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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u will get more bang for your buck wuth a sr20.
if u were to go a turbo 6, get a rb25 as they are beastyer and shorter than the rb20.
and any of the rb's u will have to cut the fire wall _________________
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TG 1985 backyard mechanic
Joined: 08 Jan 2002 Posts: 550
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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yea, compare the length of a skyline engine bay to a gems. |
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Frederick Stienheld petrol head
Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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Yeah then compare the gayness between the skylines and gems... skylines suck!! |
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 11:35 pm Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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OMG! your the onlly other person iv met that things that!! YAY, lol
skylines are gay! _________________
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TG 1985 backyard mechanic
Joined: 08 Jan 2002 Posts: 550
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 12:03 am Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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no they're not, my second car will be a r33 .........hopefuly. |
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 12:16 am Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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pffft, dont waste ya $$ get a s15 200sx _________________
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Klown tinkerer
Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 374
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 1:04 am Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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i was reading through an old magazine and i came across some practical engine transplants. they name the normal ones like sr20det, fj20det, rb30 etc etc but what caught my attention was the vg30det. They say its cheaper that some of the conversions plus it has a stock rating of 190kw and 240 kw is an easy turn of the boost adjuster away. Being a v6, would the firewall have to be modified? i might consider it because it seems cheap, pretty powerful and probably sounds good too. Although its a v6 and it might be heavier would anyone recommend this? |
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Loz backyard mechanic
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 943
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 3:26 am Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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Not quite. It is posible to sit it far enough forward that the fire wall wont need to cut. The is a speedway gemini in sydney, parramatta speedway club I think, that has a rb20 turbo. Nothing done to the fire wall and the front end hasnt been modified. The radiator is nearly in front of the rad. support though. Only thing changed was crossmember and some tricky custom mounts.
My point being, they can fit. Just.
Turbo 6's do sound damn good but nothing you'll get would be stronger than an FJ.
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gEminemi newbie
Joined: 06 Nov 2002 Posts: 3
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 3:31 am Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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Thems fightin' words mate!!! |
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 9:24 am Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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yeah but for handleing reasons, u wouldnt want it that fare forwand, would cause alot of understeer _________________
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Gene FJ20DET hod rodder
Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 9163 Location: brisbane
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 9:27 am Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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only problem is geting a 3liter turbo regoed/roadworthy without ALOT of troubles. got with the vg20et. its the same thing but 2 liter, and it will pass roadworthy pisseasy, there stock 175hp 2L v6 turbo
i was gonna do this instead of the fj20 but i could only find auto vg20et's so look around or maybe order one from the land of performance _________________
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redgem tinkerer
Joined: 17 Apr 2002 Posts: 368
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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ok, the only reason i was asking about a rb20 was bcoz i can get the engine for cheap, but i dont know about everything else, like gearbox and stuff like that, maybe il have a talk to the guy that owns/did the speedway gemini, as im in the parra area aswell... |
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Klown tinkerer
Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 374
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: RB20 24v engine from R32 |
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the engineering and shit aint a problem because a family member can help me with all that crap. i will be fitting big brakes and all the obvious things. i will fit them all first before i go ahead with it so thats all good. As with the auto thing ya should be able to get pretty much bulletproof manuals for them for $500. All up the magazine said if i do the work myself i would be look in at around $5000 which i think is pretty good considering. |
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